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Ayurveda for Leucoderma (Vitiligo)

Technical Report · May 2020

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Ayurveda for Leucoderma (Vitiligo)

Dr.P.Sathiyamoorthy
Introduction
Vitiligo or Leucoderma - the skin whitening disease is a
gradual loss of pigment melanin from the skin layers
resulting white patches on the surface of skin. Vitiligo (vit-
ill-eye-go) & Leucoderma are an autoimmune disorder.
Leukoderma (leuco= white and derma= skin) usually starts
with a small spot that later spreads into patches. Over
time, due to the loss of pigment from the skin, the patches
become whiter and each patch merge one another creating
a broad patch. In some cases it spreads all over the body.
Vitiligo generally appears due to inactivity of melanocytes
cells which stop melanin production and the actual
cause is related to autoimmunity.

Autoimmunity is a condition in which

body’s protective mechanism starts to destroy its own cells.

The cause:
☃ Exact cause of Leucoderma /Vitiligo remains
unknown. May be an autoimmune disorder - the

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patient's immune system becomes overactive, and

destroys the melanocytes.

☃ Genetic oxidative stress imbalance

☃ A stressful event

☃ Harm to the skin due to a critical sunburn or cut

☃ Exposure to certain chemicals

☃ A neural cause

The Treatment Option

Methods of establishing a complete cure of vitiligo or
leukoderma have been insufficient in the modern science.
Ayurveda is a 5000 year old Indian system of medicine
which has great emphasis on the treatment & cure of
vitiligo & leucoderma. Basically lot of research has been
done in the field of Ayurveda and the R&D is still on
towards faster cure of vitiligo & leucoderma. At present to
cure leucoderma / vitiligo western medicines are not
available without side effects . To treat the root cause
AYURVEDA found to be the best treatment system.

PHYSIOLOGY OF MELANIN
In human skin melanin is produced from the amino-acid
named tyrosin by the action of copper-containing enzyme
tyrosinase. This enzyme is present in the melanocytes,
which are located in the basal cell layer and transfer their

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pigment to the keratinising cells of the epidermis by means

of their dendrite processes. In vitiligo this pigment is lost
along with the keratinised cell during exfoliation of skin.

Skin Anatomy

THE TREATMENT
Ayurvedic herbs to treat Leucoderma
1. Eclepta alba
2. Phyllanthus neruri
3. Psoralea corylifolia,
4. Ammi majus
5. Terminalia chebula
6. Ocimum sanctum
7. Centella asiatica
8. Psorila comfophylla
9. Mucana prunus

10.Centella asiatica

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The goal of treating Leucoderma -Vitiligo is to restore the function of

the skin and to improve the patient's appearance. Therapy for
Vitiligo takes a long time--it usually must be continued for 6 to 18
months. Our ancient Ayurvedic treatment with a modern and
scientific research is proven to be very helpful in treating Vitiligo
patients as it restores immunity.

Do’s & Do n’ts

☀ Expose the affected areas of the body to the early

morning sun for 20-30 minutes daily.

☀ Keep a positive attitude.

☀ Use a mild soap for bathing.

☀ Avoid stress and learn to relax.

☀ Avoid consuming citrus fruits, tamarind, fish, lobsters,

crabs and prawns.

☀ Avoid using creams, powders and any other cosmetic

applications.

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